WALKING THROUGH HISTORY Before the Amalfi Coast road was built in the 19th cen- tury, there weren’t many options for traveling between villages other than taking a boat, walking or hitching a ride on a donkey. Exploring the steps and footpaths that connect the towns along the Amalfi Coast offers the chance to step back in time and catch a glimpse of the traditional lifestyle. Escape the traffic with scoot-
It turns out that building villas to
enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast is no modern invention!
ers zigzagging in and out by wandering off the main road and following the paths that connect towns like Ravello with Minori far below at sea level. Go even fur- ther back in time with a visit to the ruins of the Villa Romana in Minori (
www.villaromanaminori.com). It turns out that building villas to enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast is no modern invention!
HIT THE BEACH After hiking along the Amalfi Coast, nothing feels better than a relaxing day at the beach. Fortunately, this stretch of coastline is equally renowned for its scenic beaches and turquoise waters that are a dream for swimming. You don’t have to go far to find a spot to spend the day soaking up the Mediterranean
Beautiful rocky Santa Croce Beach near Amalfi. Photo by Laura Thayer
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